Physical Therapists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $84,240 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.50
10th percentile $66,490
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 390
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,490
    25th
    $80,300
    50th (median)
    $84,240
    75th
    $99,910
    90th
    $104,330

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 103% Median Physical Therapists salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gadsden, AL $102,980
    Rapid City, SD $92,290
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $86,950

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,890
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,310
    Pharmacists $143,000
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,160
    Nurse Practitioners $130,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $40.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.71 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 16.6% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,490 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,300.